SA516370660B1 - Improvements in and relating to Pipe Support Systems - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is an apparatus for suspending an object from an anchor point positioned, in use, above it, comprising: an elongate rod having at least one waisted portion; a rod-engaging member; and a lock member, wherein the rod-engaging member comprises: a substantially cylindrical main body having a longitudinal slot running along its entire length; a circumferential ridge disposed around the cylindrical main body, arranged to engage with a complementary recess provided in the object to be suspended; and a portion comprising at least one elongate element having an inwardly facing projection, arranged to engage with the waisted portion of the elongate rod. Figure 1

Description

Improvements in and relating to Pipe Support Systems Full Description Background of the invention The present invention relates to a device to support networks of pipes. It specifically relates to the reinforcement pipes 5000001109 of a wall-mounted bracket. 5. It is known that pipe networks for carrying fluids are operated from a roof or along a wall using a system of brackets “mounting points and rods ¢ connected between the pipe and the support. Frequently the said network of pipes is found in the lower floors; underlayment surfaces; Ceiling recesses and the like. The pipes in question may be used to carry water; Waste; Gas or other fluid to be carried from one point 0 to another in a building. in the previous field; The tube support brackets are mounted around a tube and a coupling point located at the top of the bracket is connected to a length of threaded rod which is threaded into the bracket at the first end; And with a support point 00104 500001 at a second end. The support point can be in the form of a lock member cui fitted in the ceiling or in the form of a bracket extending from a wall. The ceiling fixture can be a special fixture which is permanently attached to the ceiling; Or it could be in the form of a hitch or rail system. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION A particular problem with the installation of a shoring system or suspension of the foregoing field is that the work can be done overhead; which is hard and difficult. Threaded bars routinely used to pair a day 0 tube bracket require shoring to be cut to length with a galas saw which leads Bole to remaining blunt bits

Which represents the risk of injury to the installer. Threading into the rails and adding set screws is time consuming and difficult. The embodiments of the present invention are intended to remedy the defects in the previous field; Either mentioned or not mentioned here. In accordance with the present invention an apparatus and method are provided as previously described in the enclosed claims. Other features of the invention will become apparent from the separate claims; And the following description. A brief explanation of the drawings to better understand the J of the invention and to show how to model the J z of the invention; J will be done because J is of a sign eg; to the accompanying schematic drawings where: 0 Fig. 1 shows the coupling of a support according to the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 shows a fixing member according to the embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 3 shows a 2 cross-section SR and a gaia K-shape of a 3-bar cross member x) according to the z-model of the present invention; Fig. 4 shows a projection of a rod with threaded parts according to the embodiment of the present invention; 5 Fig. 5 shows a photograph of a support coupling according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 shows a complete brace system; Includes support couplers for Figures 1 and 5; Figure 7 shows the components of a support system for fixing to a fixed surface; Figures 9 to 12 show the steps in the assembly of a support system installed according to the embodiment of the present invention; 0 and Figure 13 shows a hybrid rod according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed description: Figure 1 shows the coupling of the support 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention 0 Figures 2-4 show some of the component parts separately. The pipe support bracket “LIS 110 bracket” is not indicated and this is well known to those skilled in the art. Simply put, it consists of two semi-circular components placed around the tube; Where each component has a flange extending from it to allow the use of a coupling to couple the two components together. These brackets are well known and used in bale, so there are no other details here. Extended from tube bracket 110 is das 5055 120; in the form of a hollow cylinder; open at the upper end and set round its inner wall a recessed portion ein 130; Extended WS around the inner wall. Components that work in conjunction with the 120 cam to form the coupling include a waisted rod 200, an engaging member 300 and a lock member 300. The waisted rod is formed from either plastics material or metal. metal; As 5 is required in specific cases of use. The plastic material is particularly preferred cus it provides advantages in terms of composition. The Corset 200 can be supplied in several lengths or a single extended length which can be cut or broken as required to provide the length required for a specific task. The term 'waisted' in this context refers to a rod structure comprising a set of 0 segments 210 having a first diameter and a set of 0 segments 220 having a second diameter; smaller than the first. The first and second segments alternate and provide the turret appearance of the rod. In the case of a short 200 rod; EASILY BREAK TO THE REQUIRED LENGTH The 220 segments mark the area of weakness so that a precise break can be made by a simple occlusal dad. Undoubtedly; Applies to ASEAN bars of plastic materials; The bars will require

Metalworking is a tool to be used in the form of any hacksaw and wire cutters/pliers as required. as an alternative; The corset can be supplied in the specified length; it has only one corset part, ie a second single part 220. This can be useful in cases where the required length is known in advance. to pair said rod; A sha can be supplied with a single waistband at each end of the rod.

The next stage in the assembly involves attaching the rod engaging member 400 to the end of the rod to be attached to the cam 120. The rod engaging member includes a cylindrical member dng 410; which includes a longitudinal slot dat 460 extending entirely from upper to lower part of the cylinder. When seen from a cel the frame of member 400 is shaped that along the outside of member 400 there is a ridge 420. This has a significantly curved aspect” for reasons which will be explained immediately. The flange 420 is placed near the top of the member. bottom edge; The lower 430 includes a set of separate 440 length members

5 by notches 450. Each of the elongated members 440 terminates in an inward projecting 470. Note that this has been omitted from the member's perspective for clarity. but that Liye is clearly shown in Fig. 1 and the partial cross-section projection of Fig. 3. The benefits of the invention are likely to be realized only in the event that a single length member 440 is provided with an inward projection; But the performance is better if a combination of these features is provided.

The longitudinal hole 460 provided in the member allows pressure to be applied to the member to close hole 0, thus reducing the overall circumference or diameter of the member. The member 400 is placed on the rod 200. In its normal state (ie with no external pressure applied) the member 400 does not slide easily on the rod 3 as the hole formed by a set of inward projections 470 is too small to allow for the first segments

0 for the rod to pass through. Subsequently; The aperture 460 can be slightly increased by 13 manually; To allow member 400 to be placed as required on the penis. The member will remain in place with the 470projections interlocking the 220 second segments; As shown in Figure 1.

The lower end of the member 430 and the rod 200 are then inserted into the cam 120. The diameter of the member 400 allows for easy close fitting into the cam. Once the flange 420 meets the upper edge of the cam; Continuous pressure to push the rod into the cam causes hole 460 to close; and allowing the rim to enter 420 camber. Further, constant pressure causes the flange 420 to enter the bore 130 in the inner wall of the cam and re-open the hole 460; Allow 400 members

0 assuming a normal shape and size cad which is substantially the same as its shape and size before cam entry. Similarly it acts as a cam if the 400 member requires removal from the cam. The final stage in the assembly requires a Lock member 300 to install it; to prevent slipping 5 1 bar crossbar 200 and stick 400; which can lead to spacing of the assembly. Stabilizer 300 comprises a hollow cylinder 0 31 open at both ends and flange extending diagonally 320; Formed at the tip of a cylinder. The stabilizer member resembles an overhead dada with an open upper surface. The retainer shall be fitted so that it rests between rod engaging member 0 400 and rod 200 Gua with flange 320 resting above camber 120. Whereas the anchor member 300 is in this position; assembly 100 is not likely to be disassembled; As the rod connecting member 400 cannot be compressed and the flange 420 has been pushed to occupy the recess bore 130.

Stabilizer 300 is dimensioned such that an overlapping fitting is provided between it and the member 400 shall be firmly pressed into position and friction between it and the member 400 and/or rod 200 shall keep it in position. Subsequently; may be removed by the Lead) from its position by inserting a screw actuator between flange 320 and cam 120. The above shows how an assembly 100 can be formed for use at disc bracket 110; But it is used

The same principle at the other end of the pipe suspension system ie at the deck or bracket; to which the door bracket is attached by means of the rod 200. Figure 5 shows the coupling of a suitable bracket for coupling a suspension assembly to the bracket. Fig. 6 showing the assembly for Fig. 5) Attach the top of the assembly to the bracket 600; using the assembly 100 of Fig. 1 at the gall

0 bottom of the assembly. Essentially the strut assembly of Fig. 5 is identical to the assembly 100 already described except it is coupling to the cam 120 on the pipe bracket 110) and a collar 510 is used; which shares many of the functional features of the cam 120. The collar 510 is identical to the stabilizer 300 It has an open cylinder ga 512

5 includes a diagonally extended bar 514 at one end. Similar to Camber 120; dag 520 bore is provided on the inner surface of the collar. Its function is the same as a bore 130. To assemble the upper support assembly 500) use a bracket 600” that has already been attached to a wall or other supporting structure, such as a post. pg Securely held in place using one or more anchoring means; Jie screws or screws 610.

0 typically; Upper strut assembly 500 may be assembled prior to lower strut assembly 100; Although this can vary if necessary. in the beginning; Rod 200 is passed through a hole in the bracket. then; Cui is fitted to the bar randomization member 400 with the bar 200 as previously described. The next step requires a 500 slip collar

on the rod cross member 400) so that the flange 420 enters the recess 520 as previously described. The flange 514 of the collar 500 is positioned to rest on the upper surface of the bracket 600. The flange 514 is dimensioned so that it is larger than the hole in the bracket so that the assembly is retained The upper assembly 500 fits snugly and does not slide through the hole.To secure the upper assembly 500 the stabilizer member 300 is inserted into the all end of the collar 500

so that the flange 420 is pushed in to stay in the bore 520. Once the top assembly is installed; The nearest-to-bottom assembly can be completed as previously shown and the tube suspension system is ready to receive tube in bracket 110. Vy of brackets; It is possible, and sometimes necessary, to hang the tubes directly from

0 cap. in those cases; Some pictures of fittings are required to hold the bar 200 at its upper end. Figure 7 shows the model of the invention that can be used in these cases. May include Anchor 700 waisted rod 200” Bar Engagement Member 1 and Anchor 301. The Bar Engagement Member 301 and Anchor 401 are functionally identical

5 with corresponding parts 300 400 previously shown; But because it has slightly different dimensions. The objective is to insert the anchor 700 into a hole pre-drilled in the ceiling, machined from steel or other suitable metal. It is basically a hollow cylinder; open Each end counts 0. at the 750 end to be accessed as a mounting hole ¢ once inserted; Provided bore 740. The function of this bore is the same as that of bores 130 and 520 already described.

(0) At the opposite end of the 750 end shall be provided a “taper-in” section where the inner diameter of the anchor decreases towards the end. Lad shall provide a set of longitudinal notches 710 lly extending oda from the length of the anchor. Inside the anchor bore There is a deflection 730) which is Ble from a frustum in terms of shape. Once the anchor has been placed in the hole, it is necessary to orient the deflection 730 also into the anchor. This can be done by

Inserting a suitable tool into the anchoring medium and guiding the sliding medium using a mallet or mallet. This forces the tapered section 720 to slope outward. Sally Holds the 700 precisely in position. Once the 700-well fixation media is installed; The rod can be assembled 200; Rod Engagement Member 401 and Stabilizer Member 301 and upper support coupling completed. The assembly process is largely the same as that described previously; and leads to a complete assembly as illustrated in Figure 8. Figures 9 to 12 show the joint assembly steps with another embodiment of the present invention. The main difference between the model shown in Figures 9 to 12 is that the rod engaging member 2 includes two flanges 420; It is positioned to interlock with the two 740 bores provided in the 701 mounting 0 facility. In all other respects; This model works in the same way as the one previously shown in Figures 7 and 8. Figure 9 shows how the rod 200 is inserted into the rod engagement member 402. Figure 0 1 shows how to insert a combination of rod 200 and member 402 into fixture 1 which is routed firmly into the ceiling. The combination of rod 200 and member 402 5 is ada combined into the fixture until both flanges 420 engage with both bores 740 (as shown in Fig. 11). The fixture 301 is slid along the rod 200 so that member 402 does not operate loosely. Finger pressure is Simple enough to ensure stabilizer 301 is firmly seated at 0 In some cases an existing mounting point is necessary and for such installations a Hybrid rod 800 may be used Hybrid rod 500 includes en threaded portion 802 For mounting to a pre-existing anchor point.Also includes ga socket 801, which is substantially the same as threaded bar 200 already described.

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The 800 Hybrid Rod can be formed from a suitable plastic or metal material; Like steel. Once the threaded end is paired with the anchor point; The waisted part 801 can be coupled in the same manner as the brace coupling shown in Figure 1. As can be seen from the description (lad) a simple and reliable means of providing structures is provided

tube reinforcement. The strut couplings described can have a range of other uses and the example of tube suspension systems is illustrative only. The embodiments of the invention do not require any hard threading; It relies on easy assembly parts; Which can be conveniently worked into any desired shape without leaving sharp building blocks. using embodiments of the present invention; Possible quick installation of a tube suspension system; where required

0 Low hard top effect helping to tune the system in a short time Elie potential using previous field tube suspension techniques. Attention now turns to all papers and documents filed contemporaneously with or prior to the specification in association with this application and made available to all for examination using this aig (dial gall) All contents of those papers and documents are labeled here for reference.

5 any of the features disclosed herein may be incorporated (including any of the claims; “abstract” and accompanying graphics); and/or all steps of any method or process reported by Cail in any combination; Except for a combination in which at least some of these features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Any of the features disclosed in this specification (including any of the

0 protections attached; Abstract and graphics) with alternative features that fulfill “the same” or equivalent or similar purposes + unless otherwise clearly stated. therefore + unless otherwise clearly stated; Each trait disclosed is one example of a general set of equivalent or similar traits.

— 1 1 — The invention is not limited to details of previous embodiments. The invention includes any new combination; of the features disclosed in this specification (including any enclosed claims; abstract and drawings); or any new combination of steps, any method or process that is disclosed.

Claims (1)

PROTECTIONS 1- Device (100) for suspending a target from a fixed anchor point; when in use; dled includes: elongate rod (200) including at least one waited portion (220) eis; member rod-engaging member (400); and lock member (300); (410) substantially including a longitudinal hole (460) extending along its entire length; a circumferential ridge (420) located around the cylindrical main body; 0 located for engagement with the complementary bore (130) provided in the object to be hung; and part ( 430 daily on at least one (Job) element (440) that includes a protrusion (470) going to Jalal present for interlocking with the waisted portion (220) of the longitudinal bar (200). 5 2- Device According to Clause 1, wherein a lock member (300) is placed between the elongate 200 and the rod-engaging member to prevent the circumferential flange from moving away from the complementary recess provided in the target to be Sea 3-0 according to about Protection grate 1 or 2 where the lock member (300) comprises an open cylinder (310) which is provided with a diagonally extended flange (320) at one end. 4. A device of claim 1; where the Bar Engagement Member 200-8098900 member (400) comprises a set of longitudinal elements (440); Each includes a protrusion destined to inside (470); Provided for engagement with the waisted portion (220) of the longitudinal rod. 5- Device according to claim 1, wherein the elongate rod (200) comprises a group of waisted portions (220) along its length. 6- Device according to of claim 1; also includes the target to be clad where the target to be hung is a pipe bracket (110); the pipe bracket has a cam (120) extending out of which the cam is a hollow cylinder with with a cavity 0 complementary recess (130) provided in it. 7- A device according to claim 1; the Load includes an anchor point. 8- A device according to claim 7 where the anchor point includes: 5 Bracket (600); includes a hole in the end of the Cus into which the elongate rod (200) is placed to pass through; collar (510); which, when in use, is placed over the bracket (600); rod member Other 100-60989109 (400); and another lock member (300); 0 Where the Lad (400) 00-8098909 member includes: Cylindrical main body member 200-6098910 9 (410) substantially including a longitudinal aperture (460) running along its entire length; A circumferential ridge (420) located around the cylindrical main body; located for engagement with the complementary bore provided in the ring (130); and oa (430) comprising at least one elongate element (440) including an inward projection (470); present to engage with the waisted portion (220) of the elongate rod. 9- A device according to Clause 7 where the anchor point includes: A highly cylindrical sleeve (700) is positioned for insertion into a hole in the abutment surface; other rod-engaging member (401); and another lock member cui (301) Cus lock member cui (401) also includes: 0 Main body cylindrical member 200-60989179 substantially incorporating a longitudinal hole running along its entire length; A circumferential ridge around the cylindrical main body is present for engagement with the integral bore provided in the casing; A ga comprises at least one longitudinal element that includes a projection vector to (JA) present for interlocking With the waisted portion gall of the longitudinal penis. 0 A device of claim 8 or claim 9 wherein a lock member (301) is placed between the elongate rod and the rod—engaging member to prevent the circumferential flange from moving away from the bore supplement. 1- A device of claim 1; Wherein the bar engaging member 60989109-200 includes a set of circumferential flanges (420) for engagement with a corresponding set of complementary recesses (740). — 1 5 — Yas | Ah #* “x for Li and Are 7m STO TTI 7 Wel U- vy. 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